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Features
A Memorial Day to Remember
Saturday, 25 May 2013 00:00
In 1968, at the age of 31, Lt. David H. Wyrick, my brother, was killed in Vietnam.
Madame Librarian, Maria Lagonia
Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
For the past eighteen years, Rye library-goers have depended on Maria Lagonia for reference assistance, just as four directors (Jean Read, Betty Teoman, Kurt Hadeler, and Kitty Little) have relied on her management skills, patience, and steady hand.
BRAVO BRAVA!
Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00
Over Mother’s Day weekend, Brava Dance Center presented their 4th Annual Spring performances at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck.
Remembrances of World War II: Lost in the Galapagos
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
In November 1942, then Seaman Chester T. “Chet” Williams was on one of six PT Boats (103-108) from Squadron 5 sent from Taboga Island near Panama City to the Galapagos Islands, 800 miles away.
BEYOND RYE: Meandering in Motown and Discovering Detroit
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
Why does Detroit get such a bad rap? I traveled to the Motor City the first weekend in May and my opinion remains the same – it’s a great place.
BEYOND RYE: On Foot in Italy from Vineyard to Vineyard
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
When traveling abroad, my wife, Nina, and I prefer to explore new terrain on foot. On a visit to the wine country in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy last summer, we left our rented car behind, strapped on light knapsacks, and set off into the vineyards.
Driver’s Ed for Mom & Dad
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 00:00
I’ve done it. You’ve done it. Let’s all just admit it. I’ve glanced at my phone while driving to read an email and looked up milliseconds before I almost slammed into the car stopped in front of me.
The Gang Was All Here
The Rye High School Parsons Street Players had us rooting for the whole “Peanuts” gang at its production of “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” the Week end of April 19.
Paying Homage to Those Havana Nights — and Days
Thursday, 02 May 2013 16:08
In case you were wondering, U.S. citizens can visit Cuba legally now — I just did, on a Friendly Planet cultural tour, with my parents.
Vintage Rye: An Ode to Rye’s Great Grocers
Thursday, 02 May 2013 16:02
To paraphrase General MacArthur’s famous retirement quote: “Old grocers never die, they just fade away.” And that is exactly what has become the fate of Rye’s many long-gone grocers.
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